My husband and I stopped for brunch fully expecting to get omelettes and waffles, however one look at the menu and immediately changed course. We ended up getting their kalbi loco moco and a short stack of buttermilk pancakes to share. The kalbi loco moco definitely hit the spot. The rice portions were generous, however skimped on the kalbi meat. The eggs were perfectly cooked over easy and was topped with a savory gravy. The pancakes were fluffy and was almost the size of the plate it was served on. Price for the pancakes were reasonable at $10.95. At $17.95, the kalbi loco moco was a little bit expensive for the amount of beef that came with the plate. Service was friendly and fast. The seating area reminds me of an old school diner. This location is in a strip mall and shares their restrooms with other businesses. read more

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I can't believe it's been 10 years since I've last been here. I wasn't too happy the last time I was here, lol. We got the corned beef hash omelette $17.25, three piece honey butter chicken and waffles $18.95 and a side of pancakes $2. Their pancakes are light and fluffy. The waffles weren't crispy as they were drenched in honey sauce. The three pieces of chicken thighs were huge. I have no idea where they get their chicken pieces from. I ate one piece of chicken and a quarter of the waffles and was stuffed. I took everything else home. The omelette was also good, but we couldn't finish that either. One things for sure...they give huge portions at this place. read more

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I tried ordering a bread bowl through the app, but it was not listed as an option. I called the restaurant to see if there was any way to add the bread bowl to my order since it wasn't available in the app. The manager who answered she was extremely rude and immediately treated me like I was lying instead of simply trying to help. Her only suggestion was for me to purchase an entirely separate bowl for $15 after I had already spent $17 on my order. At that point I just told her never mind. When my order arrived, the bag had no spoon, napkins, or utensils at all. I called back to ask about it and the manager told me it was not her responsibility to pack a spoon and that it was the DoorDash driver's job. That makes absolutely no sense. Orders are usually sealed before the driver picks them up, so how exactly would a driver open the bag to add utensils? To top it off, the manager told me to call back when I have a better attitude, even though I was simply asking reasonable questions about my order. I order from here weekly and have never experienced anything like this before. The food may be good, but the way this manager treats customers is unacceptable. read more

Stopped by Pancakes & Waffles for a quick breakfast and ordered the double patty loco moco with fried rice. Overall, it definitely hit the spot. The over easy eggs were cooked perfectly nice and runny just how they should be. The fried rice was flavorful and paired really well with the patties, which were seasoned just right and had great taste in every bite. The gravy was okay not bad, but it didn't stand out as much as the rest of the dish. Still, everything together made for a solid satisfying meal. If you're looking for a good place to grab a quick and filling breakfast, this is a great option. I'd come back again. read more

I just went last week Thursday January 29, 2026 in the morning I had the waffle combo with scrambled eggs and crispy bacon it was so delicious the waffle so soft n crunchy in the right places the eggs fluffy plentiful and the bacon just perfect tasting. I had a coffee too which was great tasting n hot. The service is always awesome so friendly and helpful. The ambience is so chill too I'll be back soon. read more

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One of the best breakfast places I ever ate at. Food was delicious and service was fast! Ordered through the QRS code on the table. Waited 10mins for our order and everything was perfect. Loved their strawberries and cream waffle and French toast! read more

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Breakfast spot... Thanks to Nadine who made this a gathering place as they have lots of tables in the back making it an easy spot to gather up the gang and with lots of free parking and you pay first at the counter makes it an easy place for many to enjoy. From Pancakes and Waffles to French toast and Benies they have all the local faves like loco moco and yes plate lunches here, they open nice and early from 6:30am so I decided to grab some breakfast and it was the Breakfast Bento on their specials as it has all the yummies with Portuguese sausage, spam and sausage with scrambled eggs and a scoop of rice it was a fast and easy fix for this morning rush time before I head for work. The staff is nice and friendly getting my order in inefficiently though it's card only here no cash but with this lovely vibe here you're sure to have a great start to your day. Thank you! read more

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Pancakes was delicious even tho I was expecting more ham and cheese in the pancakes. the omelet was also good they did not shy from putting spam inside. where we lost 2 stars is there is no service. u seat down order thru QR code they deliver the food. if u want water u have to get it yourself. then the ask u for a 15-25% tip. Maybe I'm old fashion but I like when a person comes and takes your order. The place is clean the staff behind the counter seem nice. No bathroom they are outside. Will I eat hear again? Yes read more

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We decided to try this place for breakfast and it was an amazing experience! From the delicious food to the great staff this place was fantastic. We ordered the country breakfast which came with biscuits and gravy, eggs, and sausage, and the chicken and waffles, plus a side of fried rice. The gravy on the biscuits and gravy was so savory which paired well with the buttermilk biscuits, then adding in the over easy eggs and sausage made it that much better; a true classic. The chicken and waffles came with two giant pieces of chicken thighs fried placed on a crispy waffle. The chicken it self had a crispy outer layer and a juicy inside, mixing in a bite of the crispy waffle and sweet syrup gives this plate a super satisfying taste. The fried rice was great and went well with everything we ordered. The staff was super nice and answered any questions we had about the menu, the food came out really quick, they took our plates after we finished eating, and always checked on us to see if we needed anything else! I love cafe/diner style restaurants and pancake and waffles fits the bill, it's so cozy and clean inside and gives you that nostalgic feeling of eating in a small town diner. They also serve lunch and dinner so we will definitely be back to try it. Please come and check it out for yourself and see why it's worth five stars! read more

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It was so good we didn't come back for 5 years based on my last review date lol! We wound up here because we tried to go to Guieb (line down the street at 9am), Koa pancake house (another crowd outside) so we came here because I don't care how good the food is, waiting in line ain't worth my time! We got right in. They now have a QR code on your table you can order and pay on OR you can order and pay at the counter. Plenty of parking. Nice staff. Clean. Decent grub. Not much to complain about except I think it's a bit overpriced for the quality and ambience. I'm just not a breakfast person. Their waffles are fluffy and soft, no crisp to them. Like a pancake who identifies as a waffle if that makes sense. I like how you can customize everything (the ordering app makes it easy to see all the options and added prices). Beware that it all adds up fast tho! My chorizo Benedict was pretty good. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked, the chorizo tasted like spicy curried meat crumbles, which surprised me. The hollandaise sauce was watery and bland. It was surprisingly spicy! Hash browns were perfectly cooked! Their honey fried chicken was juicy and crispy and piping hot. $5.45 for 1 single piece seems excessive tho. Overall it's a solid choice if you want a big breakfast without a hassle! read more

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The service is excellent. Even if they are busy, they are always friendly and polite! When we had a spill they were gracious and never acted like it was a bother to clean up. Love the pancakes! Everything I've tried was delicious. No disappointment here. It's my go-to brunch place. read more

Good breakfast food with free convenient parking in the same complex as Young's Fish Market. A nice mix of American and Local breakfast fare including loco Moco and kalbi, they are known for their Chicken and waffles. The chicken was tasty with crispy skin. Waffles were good but I would have preferred them to be a little more crispy. I was told I could have ordered them extra crispy after the fact. My aunty got the bacon waffle which was good. Portions were sizable. It was perfect for grabbing breakfast on the way to the airport. read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't sleep on their bentos. This isn't just a breakfast place. I got the Korean chicken bento...it did not disappoint. The chicken was tasty and reminded me of Aiea Bowling Alley's original tasty chicken. So good! read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Korean chicken bento - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Open nice & early . Open floor plan. Order & have a seat. Wasn't crazy about the sauce but waffle good and golden , chicken was crispy and decent . Service was great . I would visit again read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Something different for lunch. Chicken and waffle. It is a clean and quiet place for lunch. Service is a walk up counter where you can order to eat in or to go. You can also seat at the table and scan the QR code to order and pay your meal. Ordered the honey chicken and waffle. Came with one waffle and two large crunchy deep fried chicken thighs with a drizzle of honey The waffle was crunchy golden brown and little chewy. Chicken was nice and also golden brown and crunchy. You could have ordered it with gravy instead of the honey drizzle. Pros: The food is hot golden brown and crunchy. Chicken moist and cooked well. Con: I tried eating the chicken by it self. With out the gravy or the honey drizzle. Eating the chicken alone. After eating all the crunchy skin off. The chicken is kinda plain. I add some salt. Would I go back? I always try to go back to give a second review on places I was unhappy with the food. read more

Pancakes & Waffles - 2pc Honey Butter Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Considering they're understaffed (per a sign at the register), Pancakes and waffles did not disappoint on food quality, portion size, and variety of their menu. My grandfather and I went for brunch around 10:45am on a Friday and were able to snag a booth. Parking is ample in the shopping center, and we enjoyed judging people park at a 30deg angle from our front row seats next to the large window. The restaurant is well lit and inviting, and would be a great space to host a big brunch event! We ordered the short stack blueberry pancakes and honey fried chicken and waffles. Both were fresh and hot out of the oven, and we have plenty of leftovers for a snack later. The menu boasts a variety of local and traditional breakfast items, as well as diner food like sandwiches, burgers, etc. definitely come hungry and bring friends so you can share different things! read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Five stars. The food was great. Had the vegetarian omelette and side pancakes. They're very generous for the side pancakes with three of them! I could only eat one and took the other two to-go. The service was top notch. Ordered at the front and they served it to us at the table. Awesome stuff! The ambiance was nice and a clean dining area. Went early in the morning, so it was not crowded at all. A win! read more

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My go to dish from here is the chorizo Benedict with fried rice. It's salty (in a good way), savory, and smooth. I like upgrading the side to the fried rice because it soaks up all of the sauce when I finish eating the eggs Benedict which enhances the flavor of the fried rice. It definitely fills me up and sometimes I'm full until dinner lol. Plenty of seating inside ranging from booths to tables. And plenty of parking outside read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Chorizo Benedict with fried rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been a cook for 10 years but never ate a pancake this horrible. It was so mushy, half raw, and breaking apart big time. Reminds me of eggo frozen pancakes where layers splits off. Coffee very small cup cost $4.25 which is more than Starbucks. Anyway I complained about the pancakes, but she told me I'll let the chef know and never came back. I will stick to Denny's for pancakes. More eggy yellowish and really good and lot inexpensive and coffee are refillab read more

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One of my favorite breakfast/brunch spot that serves up local classics with super generous portions. Seat yourself and have the choice to order from the QR code on your table or walk up to the counter to order. Your food and drinks will be delivered to your table once ready. My families favorites are their fried chicken, omelettes, and their honey butter cornbread waffles. If you come here you have to get their cornbread waffles their amazing. Located in the same strip mall as Young's and Kamehameha Bakery. Plenty of parking but it is a busy strip mall with lots of yummy options around. read more

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Have you tried Pancakes & Waffles?! I only learn about them through Yelp! :) The cashier was friendly. She shared which she recommends. I like that. Working in the front line requires the ability to converse with your customers and help them decide specially if it's their customers first time. I didn't get her name, I didn't see any name tag but she's a nice lady with nice lashes. The store is pretty big with lots of clean tables and chairs. It was fairly quiet around 10:30ish when we walked in. I ordered Vinha D' Alhos. It's a Portuguese dish that is so similar to an adobo except there's no sauce. It's marinated and fried. I've never had the authentic version but this is yummm and better than Koa Pancake House. He ordered the Fried Rice Special with Scrambled Eggs + Portuguese Sausage. The fried rice is packed with flavors. I like that they didn't put too much oil! It's perfectly seasoned and mixed well. We also got the Buttermilk Pancakes Short Stack. Their pancakes are fluffy and soft. It's sooo good! I actually want more as I wrote this review ;) There's lots of free parking on the lot and if need to, you can also find street parking. They are open every day from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm. Thank you for reading my review. Have a great weekend! read more

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Get their fried rice loco moco and thank me later!!! It's hands down one of the best loco mocos I've had! Oh yes I still have leftovers in my fridge! Why did I like it? Coz it's just pure umami in every bite, so good that my hubs who's usually into sweet stuff for breakfast said he would order my dish next time we're here. The over easy egg was cooked perfectly. The gravy was flavorful without being too salty. The burger patty wasn't too greasy but still had a lot of flavor. And omg the fried rice. I don't know what they put in there. It's just heaven for every single bite. Definitely do the fried rice and not the plain white rice. We also got the apple caramel pancakes. It's like apple pie pancakes and it's perfect if you like that apple pie flavor. I enjoyed it especially their pancakes tasted buttery and soft. Also got the clam chowder. Great flavor but not sure why it's slightly yellowish. Maybe the broth they use? It's a way better value to get their bowl versus their cup. They also put a lot of clams in there! Service was prompt and friendly given that they had signs out asking customers to be patient as they're understaffed, like many other restaurants. We paid for our food at the counter, took a number and sat down at a booth. Our server brought the right utensils including a spoon for my bowl of clam chowder. Prices were very reasonable too. I would totally come back for some more food! read more

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Literally order the same thing almost 95% of the time I come here. The cornbread waffles and fried chicken are delicious! If you come here, order this. It has to be hot cus the chicken isn't good cold and the waffles are too dense. Hot everything is great! A must try! read more

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I haven't been here in a long time, but got a chance to stop in for breakfast I went with the P&W special extra hollandaise sauce and fried rice. I also got the banana and chocolate chip Belgian waffle which was delicious.. service is fast and friendly. I was in and out in no time, even though the place was really packed. The staff here does a great job keeping it moving.. read more

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Ate here for breakfast on Saturday , 419/25. Found my new favorite thing to order here and this is probably the best Grilled Fish Benedict I ever had. Potatoes was seasoned well and cooked perfectly...not oily and very tasty. Benedict was delicious..:loved that the hollandaise sauce was flowy with perfect consistencyand eggs were poached to perfection. Loved that chef took time to make sure that muffin used had a nice crust. Great job chef taking the time to make sure every part of the Benedict was cooked with perfection that was so delicious at every bite. I would definitely recommend their grilled fish Benedict. They also have a great selection of their breakfast menu. Also loved their chicken and waffle dish. They have great service and great breakfast food. I have yet to eat lunch there. read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Grilled Fish Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

lots of parking outside. entered and immediately see the huge menu. a ton of options. ended up with a waffle combo, I got the corned beef moco, and gf wanted a chewy waffle and corned beef. sat down with our number and got our coffees. food came out few minutes after. my moco was ono. some crunchy bits and mostly softer corned beef on rice. eggs were cooked as requested and brown gravy was savory and ono. read more

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You sit yourself down and they bring food out to you. You order through a QR code. They don't serve you anything but your food. You get your own water too. It's pretty cool but also not much to go off of service because of that. I tipped when I ordered my food and then wondered what I was tipping for. Lol they don't greet you they don't talk to you they don't do anything but drop your plate off lol. Food pretty good and filling too. But so pricey. Great spot for breakfast in Kalihi. read more

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Order when you walk in & sit yourself when your done, than you wait for them to bring out your food. Located in a shopping plaza & it actually gets pretty busy, so when you find a parking spot, Park & take a stroll if you need to. The Cashier & the server who brought our food is very friendly, definitely the Aloha Spirit read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Kalbi/Karage, fried rice & Mac salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We've been here a few times and it's almost always been good. Today I ordered takeout and within 20 minutes our order was ready! Parking lot is very crowded about 11:15 on a Saturday but someone pulled out of their space right in front of the restaurant right when I got there, so amazing! Got honey chicken and waffles for my husband and a mochi waffle with macnuts for me, and a side of bacon. Waffle was tasty & didn't really have the pull of the mochi, but was still tasty. Lots of slices of bacon in the box. There were three VERY LARGE crispy chicken thighs on top of the other waffle and from the murmuring munching sounds coming from my husband, it must've been REALLY GOOD. Generous portions for the price, quick service, fairly easy parking, and ofc tasty food! read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Dark, backlit photo of crunchy bacon and sweet mochi macadamia nut waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I was craving chicken and waffles for some reason. We headed over to Pancakes & Waffles on the weekend. Located in a mall with a lot of parking available. The restaurant looked pretty clean. I must say, this was the crispiest chicken skin I've ever had. The pancakes tasted good, too. I was disappointed when I lifted up the second piece of chicken and noticed that my syrup had a red tinge to it. I opened up the chicken and it was rare in the middle! The red tinge to the syrup was blood! I immediately lost my appetite. These establishments need to be careful when cooking poultry. Poultry should never be served rare or raw in the middle. I've stopped craving chicken and waffles since this incident. Also, they must've been short staffed because I only saw two employees working that day. read more

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Wanted to find a nice spot for breakfast that wasn't too commercial so gave this place a try. Tried the chicken and waffles, and it was excellent! The waffles were perfect and flavorful, and the chicken was crispy and just yummy. Highly recommend for a good, hearty breakfast! read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Chicken and 2pc Honey Butter Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fast friendly service, good food off the beaten path, in the warehouse district Portions that will fill you up at a reasonable price read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Veggie omelette & potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were on a layover waiting for our next flight and wanted a good breakfast meal. This is the place. We stopped in on a day where they had a meet and greet with the University of Hawaii sports teams out front. Walking in you order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. We ordered a standard breakfast two eggs bacon and French toast and a macadamia nut waffle with eggs and bacon. Everything had good flavor and the whole meal was very filling. The dining area had a typical diner feel. The staff was very friendly and they had a lady in the dining room who was continually cleaning. This place is definitely worth the visit. read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Macadamia nut waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I asked for a bit of milk for my coffee. She said she had to ask manager. Manager said it would be $5.71 for milk having paid already $4.25 for basic coffee. I also asked for banana with waffles. There was no banana. First and last time coming here. The manager had a miserable aura and no one asked me how my meal was. Zero interaction. read more

This place was hard to review and let me explain why. I wanted to try this place ever since I saw someone on TikTok had posted themselves enjoying an omelete. My friend and I got here after 12pm and it wasn't busy. We ordered our food and took the number and went and found a table. The young lady that took our order was really nice and told my friend that the most popular item was the chicken and waffles with the honey something. The young lady sold it so that is what my friend ordered. I was all set to order the fried rice but I saw Club House. It was over for me so I ended up ordering the Club House with Fries. The staff that brought out my friend's food also brought utensils and napkins. The lady that brought out my food just brought the food. No utensils and no napkins. When I asked for a napkin she goes well she has two, pointing at my friend. She then proceeds to push the utensils off of the napkins and take one of the napkins and pushes it over to me. That was really super rude in my book. Yes we are sitting together however to reach over and take someone else's napkin and push it toward me was like.......gross beyond words. My friend was thinking, I'm having fried chicken I really am going to need that other napkin. My friend got up and went and got napkins from the counter next to the water. After that the mood was like, ummm spoiled. My friend enjoyed the waffle. I enjoyed the fries. The rest of the meal I just don't remember because the rudeness of that person kind of overshadowed the meal and I totally forgot to take pictures. My friend gave her waffles and chicken: 4 She got the waffles with two pieces of chicken, which looked like chicken on steroids. She ate one and took the other piece home. My clubhouse and fries: 3.5 The fries were really good: 4.5 The clubhouse was okay: 3 Next time, I would stick to ordering a breakfast type item. Not sure if there would be a next time considering.............. I guess if it's only take out and the interaction is purely with the counter staff then I'm sure the experience would have been better. I really really wanted to like this place but my mind keeps replaying how she pushed the utensils off the napkin to take a napkin and push it towards just bugs the crap out of me. If you were too lazy to get me a napkin you could have just said so, that would have been so much better than taking it from another person. I may be overreacting, however this is one of my pet peeves. The napkin thing just bugged the crap out of me so I lowered the score overall. read more

Love this place because there's no lines short wait. And friendly service not the most fanciest place, but they have solid food options, especially in the morning for breakfast. We tried the classic eggs, Benedict, corn beef hash loco moco, pancakes, which are awesome, chicken and waffles. Eating out is expensive nowadays, but the food is consistent and the portions are right. We enjoy coming to this location. read more

We were buying donuts in the same plaza and were starving, so we gave this spot a try. We ordered a few things to share amongst the group. The chicken katsu was crispy, but also slightly burnt. The honey butter chicken was on the sweet side for me. I would probably ask if I could have the honey on the side next time as well because the chicken on top of the waffles made them soggy. The loco moco was good in terms of flavor, but the hamburger was a tad dry. And lastly the waffle benedict was one of our favorites today here. The eggs and flavor were all cooked well. Overall, most of the food was still enjoyable, despite the little issues with them. Prices were super reasonable, and portions were pretty big. read more

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I'm usually very easy to please, but today's lunch at Pancakes & Waffles was disappointing. We ordered the blueberry waffle and country gravy steak. First off, the service was great. The girl at the counter was patient and helpful. She even brought our food to the table. It wasn't crowded or noisy. The dining area was roomy and clean. Sadly, the food was disappointing. The waffle had no flavor. The steak was chewy and covered with an odd seasoning and bland gravy. I knew country fried steak is hard to find on the island. I took a shot. Never again. I kniw why it has been so long since I was here last. read more

So cute this place! Arriving here for the Breakfast Badge Club was such a little treat to catch up with my Yelp Elite family. Quality food and unmatched quality service in a diner that feels just like home :) read more

Last day of vacation, bummed because we were on our way to the airport but had a craving for macadamia nut pancakes. So lucky to find this place and it was on our way! No problem finding parking, only one person in front of us, and we went with mac nut waffle combo instead, so good! Our whole breakfast was perfect BUT we asked for a side of bacon, thinking maybe it would be $3-4. It was $7.95 for 5 strips! Still loved our breakfast but wow, way to take advantage of your customers. read more

Pancakes & Waffles - Macadamia Nut Waffle with bacon, eggs and spam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii